Props to Singing Bird for reminding me about the letter-writing campaign for H.R. 5888, which was introduced by Rep. Heather Wilson (co-sponsors include Reps Barney Frank and Bernie Sanders—huzzah!).  Short version: this bill would extend the expiration date for the I-171H, that magical sheet of paper from the government that is necessary for an international adoption.  As of now, the I-171H is good for 18 months, which may be not be enough time for ZGirl and me to receive a referral from China at the rate things are going.  So, it’s time for me to write to my Congressperson.

By the way, the bill was sent to the House Judiciary Committee, which is chaired by Rep. James Sensenbrenner—not exactly my favorite politician (in particular, I’m not fond of his positions on some other immigration-related issues).  So will I be forced to grant him some grudging respect, or will my ire toward him grow even stronger?